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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.99, 557.35 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.99, 557.35 and 264.06 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.99 : 557.35 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.99/557.35 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.99x = 557.35 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.99x = 147,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,173.84/403.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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